Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring beta is available

The  beta release of Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring (code name Margaux) is now available. This beta version provides some updates on  major desktop components of the distribution, including KDE 4.2.0, GNOME 2.25.90, Xfce 4.6 RC1, X.org server 1.5, OpenOffice.Org 3.0.1, qt 4.5.0 (RC1)

This Beta version proposes step 1 of Speedboot. This should improve your boot time. It’s not enabled by default. To test it, enter speedboot keyword at boot time. You can use Bootchart to test precisely effects on your boot time.

This release is available through

  • DVD  edition (32 or 64 bits) with a traditional installer
  • 2 CDs  GNOME  with a traditional installer
  • 2 CDs KDE with a traditional installer

These editions are free versions, without proprietary applications. You will find also  live CD One edition with proprietary drivers for KDE or GNOME environment.

Please help test this second pre-release and report bugs to Mandriva.

16 Responses to “Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring beta is available”

  1. [...] el blog oficial de Mandriva nos informan del nuevo lanzamiento de desarrollo de Mandriva 2009 “Spring”, haciendo disponible [...]

  2. [...] Więcej na stronie: Mandrivia.com.pl lub  Mandriva.com [...]

  3. [...] 更多版本信息,请查看其发布公告。 下载: mandriva-linux-free-2009.1-dvd-i586.iso (4,475MB, [...]

  4. [...] Sākusies distribūcijas Mandriva Linux 2009.1 (Spring) beta testēšana. Distribūcijas sastāvā iekļautas sekojošas programmu versijas: KDE 4.2.0, GNOME 2.25.90, Xfce 4.6 RC1, X.org server 1.5, OpenOffice.Org 3.0.1, qt 4.5.0 (RC1). Realizēta tehnoloģijas speedboot integrācijas pirmā stadija. Testēšanai nepieciešams norādīt vārdu speedboot kodola parametru ielādes rindā sistēmas ielādes sākumā. [...]

  5. [...] Nicolas poinformował o wydaniu systemu Mandriva Linux 2009.1 Beta. System o nazwie kodowej Margaux działa pod kontrolą jądra 2.6.28. Mandriva wspiera obsługę [...]

  6. [...] 更多版本信息,请查看其发布公告。 下载: mandriva-linux-free-2009.1-dvd-i586.iso (4,475MB, [...]

  7. [...] y como se ha anunciado en el blog de Mandriva, ha sido liberada la Beta 1 de Mandriva Linux 2009 [...]

  8. [...] Annunciato ieri il rilascio della beta di Mandriva Linux 2009.1. Le note di rilascio sono disponibili a questa pagina. Il download della beta è possibile da questa pagina, o direttamente da questi link: mandriva-linux-free-2009.1-dvd-i586.iso (4,475MB), mandriva-linux-free-2009.1-dvd-x86_64.iso (4,461MB), mandriva-linux-one-2009.1-beta-KDE4-int-cdrom-i586.iso (701MB), mandriva-linux-one-2009.1-beta-GNOME-int-cdrom-i586.iso (651MB) [...]

  9. [...] a distribucions, aquesta setmana s’ha publicat la primera beta de Mandriva 2009.1 on ja podrem veure el GNOME 2.26 beta així com el KDE 4.2. També inclou speedboot que [...]

  10. [...] Mandriva 2009.1-beta Mandriva have announced the availability of the beta for their 2009 Spring release. Full release notes here. [...]

  11. newbie says:

    have a Mandriva 2009 support with nvdia geforce 9700? Because my friend have a problem with vga!!!

  12. hamza says:

    really I want to try it.

    linux is my favorite OS

  13. Daniel says:

    It should soon be a RC-1

    • ennael says:

      Yes. It was planned for last friday. But as announced on forums, it has been delayed due to some last bug fixes and should be available for monday evening.

  14. tikijo says:

    I’m very satisfied with Mandrive 2009. Sure I will try this new one
    goodluck guys. Thanks alot for hardworking
    GBU